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Transitioning last year to Cal Poly Pomona during the middle of the academic year has been one of the most challenging things I have faced during my professional career. However, I have also found great support from various entities on campus, including the Raices (Hispanic) Alumni Chapter. They have welcomed me into their circle and have help build the strong working relationship we now have. Together we continue to provide support to students by awarding approximately eight scholarships every year. Coordinating this scholarship program and recognition dinner is a true collaborative program. Below I have posted last year's program and this year's letter that was sent to the entire campus community on behalf of the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education and the Raices Alumni Chapter. ώ Hilda L. Solis Scholarship Reception & Dinner Program Booklet ώ Letter to campus community regarding the Hilda L. Solis Scholarship Reception & Dinner ΛΛΛΛ  I feel that my role as a student affairs professional goes beyond the boundaries of the institution I serve. Fortunately, my current position allows me to serve the broader community by being able to design the annual Cesar E. Chavez Conference for Higher Education conference. In collaboration with M.E.Ch.A., the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education invites approximate 150 students to come to campus and experience college for a day and participate in workshops that discuss all aspects of college life. This year, we have invited students from The Puente Project, an academic preparation program whose mission is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who enroll in four-year college and universities, earn college degrees, and return to their community as mentors and leaders of future generations).
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 Since 2005, I have been involved in the planning committee for the Southern California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education. The committee is formed by a consortium of public and private colleges and universities from throughout California. The forum is designed to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master's candidates who belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in doctoral-level programs. The students who attend the forum will explore graduate opportunities and resources by participating in numerous workshops conducted throughout the day and talk to representatives from various master's and/or Ph.D. programs during the recruitment fair. Additionally, when students turn in their evaluation they receive a complimentary GRE preparation online course that is valued at $500.
My involvement in this planning committee has given me the opportunity to develop connections with an array of people at various California institutions. I am sure that I can always count on them to consult on any issue. Below is this year's Southern California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education brochure. ώ Southern California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education Brochure | 